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BSB/Varanasi Junction (11 PFs)
Local Name: Cantt
वाराणसी जंक्शन
وارانسی جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (18:24)
Varanasi Junction (BSB) is a major railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located near the Chaudhari Charan Singh bus stand and offers a wide range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. The station is a bustling hub, frequented by pilgrims visiting the holy city of Varanasi and tourists exploring its rich cultural heritage.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the holiest temples in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath: An important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Dhamek Stupa: A magnificent stupa built by Emperor Ashoka, marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
Tulsi Manas Mandir: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Rama, built by Sant Tulsi Das.
Manikarnika Ghat: A sacred ghat on the Ganges River, where Hindus perform last rites.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its delectable street food and chaat.
Annapurna Restaurant: Serves traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Shree Ram Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Baba Chaat: Renowned for its delicious chaat and street food.
Brijwasi: Popular for its vegetarian sweets and snacks.

Station Address

Near Chaudhari Charan Singh bus stand, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Pin - 221002
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 77 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-1
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Lucknow Charbagh NR
BSB/Varanasi Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 235
Number of Originating Trains: 29
Number of Terminating Trains: 29
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Rating: 3.9/5 (683 votes)
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Nearby Stations

BCY/Varanasi City 3 km     BSBS/Banaras 4 km     KEI/Kashi 5 km     LOT/Lohta 6 km     SOP/Shivpur 6 km     BHLP/Bhulanpur 6 km     SRNT/Sarnath 10 km     HDT/Hardattpur 11 km     VYN/Vyasnagar 11 km     BRPT/Birapatti 12 km    
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Today (07:31) ATS Arrests Man in Varanasi for Stone-Pelting on Vande Bharat Express
Entry# 6208758   
  Past Edits
Oct 04 2024 (07:31)
Station Tag: Bhagalpur Junction/BGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 04 2024 (07:31)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 04 2024 (07:31)
Station Tag: Vyasnagar/VYN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 04 2024 (07:31)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
वंदेभारत पर हुए पथराव में शामिल गिरोह का सगरना बंदी

On September 5th, a man named Mo. Hussain alias Shahid was arrested by the ATS in Varanasi for his involvement in stone-pelting on the Vande Bharat Express train between Kashi and Vyasanagar stations. He confessed to fleeing to Bengaluru after the incident and later hiding in Bhagalpur. He also admitted to...
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leading a gang involved in theft and robbery, using young boys addicted to drugs. The ATS is investigating further to apprehend his gang members, who are primarily from areas like Chourahat, Adampur, Mughalsarai, and Padav.

5 September ko Kashi aur Vyasanagar station ke beech Vande Bharat Express train pe patthar maarne waale shaatiri Mo. Hussain alias Shahid ko ATS ne Varanasi mein pakda. Usne incident ke baad Bengaluru bhaag gaya aur fir Bhagalpur mein chhipta raha. Usne apne gang ke baare mein bhi bataya,...
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jisme woh drug addict ladkon ko chori-chhinatti ke liye use karta tha. ATS ab uske gang members ko pakadne ki koshish kar raha hai, jo mainly Chourahat, Adampur, Mughalsarai, aur Padav se hain.
Today (07:30) Another Accused Arrested in Vande Bharat Express Stoning Incident
Entry# 6208756   
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Oct 04 2024 (07:30)
Station Tag: Vyasnagar/VYN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 04 2024 (07:30)
Station Tag: Bhagalpur Junction/BGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 04 2024 (07:30)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 04 2024 (07:30)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस पर पथराव करने वाला एक और आरोपी हुसैन गिरफ्तार, क्यों फेंकता था पत्थर? बताई वजह

Hussein, another accused in the Vande Bharat Express stoning incident, was arrested by the ATS in Varanasi. He was interrogated at the Varanasi office and then arrested on Thursday night. Hussein, a resident of Mughalsarai, confessed to throwing stones to slow down the train, allowing him and his accomplices to steal...
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valuables from passengers. He revealed the names of his accomplices, who are currently being investigated. Earlier, Pawan Kumar Sahni was arrested in connection with the incident. The group threw stones at the Vande Bharat Express near Vyasanagar while it was travelling from Ayodhya, Lucknow, to Varanasi, damaging the C-5 coach window. After confirming his involvement, the ATS Varanasi Unit handed over Hussein to the Railway Protection Force in Vyasanagar, Chandauli.

Vande Bharat Express pe patthar maarne wala aur ek aaropee, Hussein, ko Varanasi mein ATS ne arrest kiya hai. Varanasi office mein usse lambi poochtaach ki gayi aur fir usko Thursday raat arrest dikha diya gaya. Hussein, jo ki Chandauli ke Mughalsarai area mein kiraaye ke ghar mein rehta tha, ne...
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confess kiya ki woh log patthar fekte the taaki train ki speed kam ho jaaye aur woh log khidkiyon ke paas baithne wale passengers ka mobile aur dusre saaman chheen kar bhag jaaye. Usne apne kuch aur saathio ke naam bataye hain, jinke baare mein jaanch chal rahi hai. ATS ke officers ne bataya ki is case mein pehle hi ek aaropee, Pawan Kumar Sahni, ko arrest kiya ja chuka hai. Yeh log Ayodhya, Lucknow se Varanasi ke Cantt Station ja rahi Vande Bharat Express pe Vyasanagar ke paas patthar maare the, jisse C-5 coach ki khidkiyan kharab ho gayi thi. Hussein ki involvement confirm hone ke baad, ATS Varanasi Unit ne usse Vyasanagar, Chandauli ke Railway Protection Force ko saump diya.
Today (05:22) New Garib Rath Special Train Offers Affordable Travel Between Delhi and Dhanbad During Chhath Festival
Entry# 6208739   
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Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: NSCB Junction Gomoh/GMO added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Parasnath/PNME added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Hazaribagh Town/HZBN added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Koderma Junction/KQR added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Tundla Junction/TDL added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Ambala Cantt. Junction/UMB added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Ludhiana Junction/LDH added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Pathankot Junction/PTK added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Old Delhi Junction/DLI added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 04 2024 (05:23)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by Rail_0326~/2255143
दिल्ली से धनबाद के लिए स्पेशल ट्रेन में सीट उपलब्ध

A new 03310 Jammu Tawi-Dhanbad Garib Rath Special train has started operating from October 1st, providing an affordable option for travel between Delhi and Dhanbad. The train runs every Wednesday from Jammu Tawi and every Thursday from Delhi, offering 20 AC 3-tier coaches with fares 200-300 rupees less than other trains....
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This is particularly beneficial for those traveling during festivals like Chhath, when regular trains often have limited availability. The train also provides a convenient and affordable option for travel between Dhanbad and Delhi/Jammu Tawi. Its route includes Pathancot, Ludhiana, Ambala, Delhi, Tundla, Prayagraj, Varanasi, DDU, Gaya, Koderma, Hazaribagh Road, Parasnath, and Gomoh. However, popular trains like 12302 Howrah Rajdhani, 12314 Sealdah Rajdhani, 12382 Purva Express, 12312 Netaji Express, 12260 Bikaner Sealdah Duronto, and 12324 Barmer-Howrah are all experiencing waiting lists from October 20th to November 4th.

Delhi se Dhanbad aane walon ke liye Chhath ke tyohar mein ab garib rath special train maujood hai! 03310 Jammu Tawi-Dhanbad Garib Rath Special train 1 October se chali hai aur isme har din seats available hain. Ye train har budhwaar Jammu Tawi se aur har guruvaar Delhi se chalta hai....
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Isme 20 AC 3-tier coaches hain aur fares bhi dusri trains se 200-300 rupees kam hai. 3 AC ka ticket Rajdhani se 1340 rupees kam hai. Dhanbad se Delhi aur Jammu Tawi jaane ke liye bhi seats available hain. Is train ka route Pathancot, Ludhiana, Ambala, Delhi, Tundla, Prayagraj, Varanasi, DDU, Gaya, Koderma, Hazaribagh Road, Parasnath, aur Gomoh se hota hai. Lekin 20 October se 4 November tak 12302 Howrah Rajdhani, 12314 Sealdah Rajdhani, 12382 Purva Express, 12312 Netaji Express, 12260 Bikaner Sealdah Duronto, aur 12324 Barmer-Howrah mein waiting list hai.
Yesterday (22:35) Cleanliness Fortnight Launched in Varanasi, 'Clean Station Day' Celebrated at Multiple Stations
Entry# 6208652   
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Azamgarh/AMH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Mau Junction/MAU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
स्वच्छ स्टेशन दिवस मना, निकाली रैली

A cleanliness fortnight was launched in Varanasi on the birth anniversaries of Gandhi and Shastri. On Thursday, 'Clean Station Day' was celebrated at Banaras, Varanasi City, Mau, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Azamgarh, and other stations under the North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division). The event included a cleanup drive, rallies to raise awareness,...
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and distribution of cotton bags to encourage plastic-free stations. Feedback was also sought from passengers.

Varanasi mein Gandhi aur Shastri ji ke janm din se ek safai pakhwara start hua. Guruvaar ko Banaras, Varanasi City, Mau, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Azamgarh aur North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division) ke dusre stations pe 'Clean Station Day' manaya gaya. Isme shramdaan hua aur rallies nikalke yaatriyon ko jagruk kiya gaya....
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Cotton ke jholon ka vitran karte hue station campus ko plastic mukt banane ki appeal ki gayi. Yaatriyon se feedback bhi liya gaya.
Yesterday (22:32) ATS Arrests Another Accused in Vande Bharat Express Stone-Pelting Case in Varanasi
Entry# 6208647   
  Past Edits
Oct 03 2024 (22:32)
Station Tag: Vyasnagar/VYN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:32)
Station Tag: Bhagalpur Junction/BGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:32)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:32)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस में पथराव करने वाला एक और आरोपी गिरफ्तार

The ATS has arrested Hussain alias Shahid, another accused involved in the stone-pelting incident on the Vande Bharat Express in Varanasi. He was apprehended in Mughalsarai after extensive questioning at the Varanasi office. Hussain, originally from Bhagalpur, Bihar, was residing in a rented accommodation in Mughalsarai. He confessed that he and...
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his accomplices used to snatch mobile phones and other valuables from passengers near the windows when the train slowed down after stone pelting. He has revealed the names of other accomplices, who are being investigated. ATS officers confirmed that Pawan Kumar Sahani, another accused, has already been arrested. The group had pelted stones at the Vande Bharat Express near Vyasanagar while it was traveling from Ayodhya to Varanasi via Lucknow, causing damage to the C-5 coach's window. After confirming Hussain's involvement, the ATS Varanasi unit handed him over to the Railway Protection Force at Vyasanagar Chandauli.

ATS ne Varanasi mein Vande Bharat Express pe patthar maarne wala gang mein shamil ek aur aaroopi Hussain urf Shahid ko Mughalsarai se giraftar kar liya hai. Usse pehle Varanasi office mein lambi poochtaach ki gayi thi. Phir Guruvaar raat ko use giraftar dikha diya gaya. Aaroopi Chandauli ke Mughalsarai thaana...
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kshetra mein kiraye ke makan mein rah raha tha. Woh mul roop se Bihar ke Bhagalpur ka rahne wala hai.
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